We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

The Institute of Health is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer to the role of programme leader for our new Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. Based at either our Carlisle or Lancaster campus, we are seeking an exceptional colleague with a proven track record within the field of public health to join us in educating the next generation of public health practitioners, providing a highly professional, proactive approach to learning, teaching and research. We welcome applicants who are passionate about education and committed to contributing to the delivery of public health programmes across our Institute.

The proposed interview date for this role is January 28th 2026. 

Informal Enquiries: Michelle Garner | Head of Workforce Development and Enterprise | michelle.garner@cumbria.ac.uk

We are seeking innovative, creative, high quality researchers, and scholars to foster a culture of exploration, discovery and intellectual challenge that generates international recognition, respect and engagement.

In return, the University offers an attractive benefits package including 35 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, 25 research and scholarly activity days, support for professional development, support to achieve Higher Education Academy/Advance HE accreditation, mentor provision in the first year of employment and opportunity for career development. 

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